Watch Around the Bend For Free

Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

Jason Lair (Josh Lucas) is a single dad to Zach and living with his grandfather Henry (Michael Caine). Katrina (Glenne Headly) is their live-in maid. Then they are interrupted by the arrival of Jason's long absent dad Turner (Christopher Walken). When Jason was 2, he lost his mother in a crash and Turner disappeared into addiction. The sickly Henry is happy to see his son before he dies while Jason is bitter with his arrival. Henry and Zach is at the KFC where Henry type out elaborately planned notes as his will. He dies at the KFC and Jason is forced on a winding trip with his father as dictated by Henry.This is so desperate to be quirky and poignant that it really achieves neither thing. I hated Glenne Headly's quirky undecipherable accent. I hate the use of KFC. In real life, I love me some KFC. I love the old recipe. I love the new recipe. There is nothing better than some KFC as a treat. The over-use of KFC in this movie reeks of desperation. Maybe Jordan Roberts thinks this is great quirky fun. It is not enough to just show the KFC logo. It is not funny on its own. The first part is a tired depressed muddle.Walken and Lucas are perfectly good actors. They have some good father son moments. The material is not usually up to par. The kid contributes very little but he's very young. There are some good moments but it's not enough.

I accidentally came across this film and am so glad i did. The only reason i watched it in the first place was because Christopher Walken was in it and i usually end up enjoying movies with in. This one was no exception. Still, this was much better than I could have ever expected and I'm glad I took the chance. Josh Lucas gave yet another outstanding performance and Michael Cain was Legendary as always. This movie takes you on a joyride of more human emotions then i though existed. It journeys into human relationships and focuses on the unbreakable bond between family. Family is family whether you like it or not! It's deep and moving and yet there were times when i found myself laughing out loud! A must see!

Everything about this movie is perfect. I cared about each character as soon as I was introduced to them. The scenes flow masterfully. Each nuance (Henry's drumming; Jason's echoing Henry's drumming; Jason's sigh when Henry starts drumming again before he even gets settled in bed) seems magically real and believably natural. I felt I knew them intimately.The only time I usually watch a movie a 2nd time is for clarity. This movie I watched 6 times. Unprecedented for me. It was just such a pleasure to observe these people interacting; all puns intended.Bravo!

What a wonderful and thoughtful movie! I initially rented it solely on the strength of the cast. Michael Caine, Christopher Walken, what more could you ask for? As it turns out, one of my favorite characters turned out to be "Zach", the youngest son. This young actor is absolutely edible in this role. He has a charming quirkiness and is sooooo endearing.Walken, playing the tormented soul who left his son when his son was but a child, is actually a sympathetic character. Michael Caine was compelling as a father who wants more than anything to bring his family back together. In an age of "chick flicks", it is so refreshing to see a "man movie" that sensitively deals with father-son relationships. Though it is rated R, it barely warrants that rating. I would have no problem allowing my 14 year old sons to watch it and possibly even my 12 year old daughter. Actually, the brief horror movie scene is the worst part!